Holiday Film Check
In this 1990 film, a young boy defends his home from burglars using booby traps.
Home Alone
A resentful outsider attempts to sabotage a community’s happiness, only to learn that connection matters more than possessions.
The Grinch
This Jewish holiday, celebrated in December, lasts for eight days and involves lighting a menorah.
Hanukkah
This was the highest-ranking class in Feudal Japan, responsible for military leadership and governance.
daimyos
This emperor is known for his ambitious rebuilding project, including the Hagia Sophia.
Justinian I
This social class held land granted by a lord in exchange for military service during the Middle Ages.
vassal
In "The Polar Express," what is the magical item the boy receives from Santa Claus?
Sleigh Bells
An ordinary man’s life is upended when he unexpectedly takes on an extraordinary new responsibility that reshapes his identity.
The Santa Clause
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
The samurai followed a strict code of honor, loyalty, and discipline known as this.
bushido
This code of laws became the basis for legal systems in many European countries.
Justinian Code
This code of conduct governed the behavior of knights and emphasized bravery, loyalty, and respect for women and the weak.
chivalry
Which 90's holiday movie features this line, "It's Turbo Time!"?
Jingle All the Way
A naïve outsider, raised in a strange world, travels to a town to find his real family, transforming chaos into connection through relentless optimism.
Elf
What do people typically eat during Kwanzaa to symbolize community and sharing?
a communal feast or Karamu
This group of people in Feudal Japan worked the land and were bound to it, similar to European serfs.
peasants
The fall of this city in 1453 marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
This group, made up mostly of farmers, worked the land in the feudal system, often bound to it by law.
serfs
In "Elf," what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?
candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
A restless leader grows bored with his routine and impulsively takes over a world he doesn’t understand, causing chaos before learning the value of staying true to himself.
Nightmare Before Christmas
In Japan, eating this fast food on Christmas has become a popular tradition.
KFC
The samurai were often employed by this ruling class, who held the real power in Japan, especially during the Edo period.
shoguns
This influential empress, wife of Emperor Justinian, played a key role in the politics and defense of the Byzantine Empire, even helping to suppress the Nika Revolt.
Theodora
This was the main purpose of the knight's role during the Middle Ages, especially in battles for land and territory.
military service
Which classic holiday movie involves George Bailey discovering what life would be like if he had never been born?
It's a Wonderful Life
Two strangers swap lives across continents to escape heartbreak, only to discover that distance, vulnerability, and new connections can lead to personal renewal.
The Holiday
This Mexican holiday tradition involves reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
Las Posadas
Japan is made up of a series of islands, collectively known as this geographical feature.
archipelago
This split in 1054 caused the division between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Great Schism
This event in 1066 changed the course of English history, bringing in the Normans and impacting feudalism.
Battle of Hastings